Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday: a coin precious as a jewel

The next April 21, Queen Elizabeth II will be 90 years old. To celebrate Queen Elizabeth's birthday, the Royal Mint has released a commemorative £5 coin designed by artist and sculptor Christopher Hobbs, who spent three months working on the design before submitting it for approval from the Queen. The special coin features an important number 90 and a garland of nine roses – one for each of the Queen's decades. It also incorporates a crown and a wreath of laurel leaves with four points to symbolize England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. It is available in a variety of finishes including silver, gold and platinum gold, with prices ranging up to £5,000 for a rare platinum edition collector's coin.